Elite two-way forward set to turn
up the intensity and excitement on the virtual ice

2K Sports announced today they have
signed Ryan Kesler, star two-way forward for the Vancouver Canucks and 2010
Winter Olympics hero, to be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for
their upcoming video game, NHL 2K11. Kesler, a vital member of the upstart 2010
U.S. Olympic hockey team, captured the collective attention of sports fans
around the world with his gritty and awe-inspiring performance, and will now
look to bring the same electrifying play to NHL 2K11.

"Having the opportunity to
participate in the Olympics and play in front of my home crowd was one of the
best experiences of my life. To now be chosen as the next cover athlete for NHL
2K11 is another dream come true," said Kesler, alternate captain for the
Vancouver Canucks. "It was awesome to work with 2K Sports last year on the NHL
2K10 commercial shoot and the outdoor motion capture session on the Las Vegas
strip was incredible to be a part of. I'm looking forward to having just as much
fun again, and helping them make another great hockey game this year."

Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in
2003 as the 23rd overall pick in the first round, Kesler has spent his entire
five-year NHL career with the Canucks. As a 2009 Selke Trophy finalist, awarded
annually to the top defensive player in the league, Kesler has blossomed into
one of the most feared and relentless players on the ice. Best known as a
two-way forward, Kesler also set personal statistical records last season with
26 goals and 33 assists. He was honored with the Cyclone Taylor award last year
as team MVP and has helped to lead the Canucks this year to the top of the
Northwest division.

"Ryan is one of the most talented
and exciting players to watch in the NHL today and his popularity has grown
exponentially since the recent success of Team USA at the Winter Olympics," said
Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. "We're thrilled
to have him represent NHL 2K11 and wish him the best of luck through the rest of
this season."

Being developed by Visual Concepts,
a 2K Sports studio, NHL 2K11 is not yet rated by the ESRB and scheduled to be
available for Wii in fall 2010.